1.1 This test method covers an accelerated procedure for predicting the effect of weathering on adhesion, surface cracking and peeling, deep bead cracking, oil exudation, and wrinkling of face glazing or bedding compounds, or both, intended for exterior use on steel, aluminum, or other metal sash.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any equivalent standard published by other ASTM committees, ISO or any other standards organizations.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM D2249-01 Referenced Document
ASTM C717 Standard Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants*, 2019-03-01 Update
ASTM D1730 Standard Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting
ASTM G151 Standard Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
ASTM G153 Standard Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials*, 2021-06-01 Update
ASTM D2249-01 history
2001ASTM D2249-01 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Effect of Weathering on Face Glazing and Bedding Compounds on Metal Sash (Withdrawn 2002)
1994ASTM D2249-94 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Effect of Weathering on Face Glazing and Bedding Compounds on Metal Sash